GREEK island are aplenty, with Santorini and Mykonos some of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. But a new study has named the island of Paros as a trending destination for next year. American Express Travel included the island in their 2025 Trending Destinations list.
Analysing travel bookings as well as working with global travel consultants, the island was one of the few European destinations to make the list. The website states: "Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many. "The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves, and sea caves.
Read more on Greece "A mere 40-minute flight from Athens—or three hours on a ferry—this windblown retreat is also easy to get to." Around 200,000 people visit a year - just 10 per cent of the annual tourists that go to Santorini. This means you can expect the island to be much quieter, and off-the-beaten track.
Its famous for a few things. This includes its marble, which was considered to be the best in ancient times, but there are other attractions too, including its many beaches . Most read in Beach holidays The town of Naoussa is the second largest town on the island and has been called a "smaller version of Mykonos".
Expect amazing seafood when there too, with most of it caught at fresh before being served up However, it is also undergoing some new changes. The island's airport is expanding its terminal and runway , which will allow better infra.